The IMG meets approximately two times a year (once face-to-face and once online). Each Focal Point represents their organization and inputs to the IMG. Focal Points are responsible for implementing related actions in their own organizations.

The IMG focuses on the implementation of the UN Climate Neutral Strategy, and is currently working on the following subjects:

Moving the UN system towards greater sustainability requires collective action. It is a prime opportunity for the UN system to act as one. Shared ideas, tools and experiences will cut investment costs and payback times, and make emissions reduction easier for each participating organization.

“We hope to send out a collective signal to the world that combating climate change begins at home and that we take accountability and credibility seriously.”Achim Steiner, Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme